How to Successfully Transplant a Fern From the Ground to a Pot. Part of the series: Transplanting & Maintaining Garden Perennials. Transplanting a fern from the ground to a pot requires a few very specific types of tools. Successfully transplant a fern from the ground to a pot with help from a landscape designer and horticulture writer in this free video clip. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_12004213_su...